T-72 vs Type 85
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| Chinese main battle tank, approximately 200 were built, incorporating technologies from the Soviet T-62. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
| Combat weight | 41.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 57 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 700 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 730 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or Type 85?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 85?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 85 require?
The Type 85 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Type 85?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 85?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.